12.3. Spot Repairs

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a spot repair?

   Hint

   Think about small damages.

2. 2.

   What technique helps blend new paint edges?

   Hint

   It sounds like a soft bird.

3. 3.

   What is spot repair primarily used for?

   • Entire wall repaints
   • Minor damages
   • Wall decorations

   Hint

   Think about what is minor vs major.

4. 4.

   True or False: Color matching is not important in spot repairs.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   What makes the repair blend in?

5. 5.

   You are tasked with repairing a wall in a client's home where the paint has chipped away in spots. Describe your approach, ensuring you address how you would achieve color matching and feathering effectively.

   Hint

   What steps help you achieve an unnoticeable fix?

6. 6.

   During a spot repair, the new paint appears slightly different even after matching. What could cause this, and how would you resolve it?

   Hint

   What can affect how paint looks based on application?